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Should You Disable Comments on Your Blog?

ProBlogger

In 2006, Seth Godin closed comments on his business blog. This is a thoughtful, detailed look at comments and whether or not we should disable them on blogs, along with an in-depth explanation about the “Campfire” (a thriving Facebook group Charlie runs for his readers) and the role it plays in encouraging conversations.

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Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the social media sphere, the aces of social media can tap into their “Flow” at will (without chemical assistance) to either begin a conversation or continue one that’s already started, making them both attractive to others and an effective representative of themselves / their business. Be genuine.

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In every industry, there are existing conversations going on. A social media strategy will allow you to get in on these conversations so that you can offer solutions, push buttons, and get people talking. Commenting, posting blogs and inviting conversation allow customers to connect with you and your brand. What motivates them?

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People, Brands, and Social Media at the Orsm09

Josh S Peters

However the Wyoming based company they bought back in 2006 ( Brunton ) has been very active. Her and the other folks attending like her that used Twitter to meet and converse with new people and discover all the great stuff going on. The ORSM09 was their first stab (pun intended) at social media.

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11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Social Media is all about how effectively you build conversation and become part of an ongoing conversation. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. To get social media success you should first gain the trust of your followers.

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Choice of Form: Two Legal Seminars As Social Media

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Then the comments come in, and a conversation takes place. The admin (Professor Macdonald) / moderator (students teaching the class on a given day) create categories of conversation, which are analogous to deciding on forum names/topics and sticky threads. (In © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. All rights reserved.

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Social Media for Non-Profits: How One Small Charity Makes it Work

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Epic Change merely starts with Twitter; the conversations are then moved offline and interested parties are sent the phone number to the organization’s headquarters so that they can discuss how to help with one of the staff members in terms of getting involved to make a difference. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg.